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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1901
Page
3
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The Metal Trades held a Saturday gathering amid rumors of erroneous reports about strikes. Union officials stated no strike exists if a wage promise from Vulcan Iron Works is honored. Workers who returned to nine hour days claim wage raises were offered, with plans to return to shops on those terms.
Health board resolutions propose a crematory to handle garbage from the city. The plan calls for location south of Speel tidewater, control of use, and a fully equipped facility costing over $20,000. A council committee would oversee details and consult with health officials.
In Washington on December 11 the Hay Pauncefote treaty was ratified yesterday afternoon by a vote of seventy two to eighty? two. The action formalizes the agreement between nations on canal policies and related safeguards.
The Seattle Ministerial Association held its regular meeting in the Y M C A rooms. Rev Beers of the Free Episcopal church spoke on reading for ministers titled To What Ex. He argued ministers have time for literature but should favor Bible and kindred works over fiction, cautioning against extensive fictional reading.
Reports state Sam Childs, longtime Seattle resident connected to Geo W. Childs of Philadelphia Ledger fame, died after a severe cold. He was found in a cave near Fifth Avenue and his body rests at Bonney and Stewart's pending funeral plans.
The court decision concerns a dispute from August 1900 over overcrowded travel from Nome to Seattle. It notes payments and tickets, including a $1,009 fee, with a verdict entering in favor of the claimant and detailing a $196 award for certain passengers and $90 paid for others. The text references berth arrangements and related charges.
Local report confirms the death of Tacoma mayor John M. Nickona in Hawaii last Thursday. Gate authorities noted no immediate statements or last rites as officials prepare an official obituary.
A steamer arrived at the Company dock yesterday with a light cargo chiefly of delayen mati and a passenger list of sixteen. The vessel spent a short time at the dock before departure.
An out sale event is advertised on a street near St ang's star, listing various prices and items for sale. The readable lines suggest a local street promotion with offered goods and pricing details.
Seattle Electric workers resist a proposed relief association funded by weekly dues. Trainmen fear higher costs and loss of company medical benefits as the plan would shift injury expenses to the new fund. Company officials claim no opposition but acknowledge changes to injury coverage.
At a city civil service meeting the communication from R L Warson former clerk in the Comptroller s office was received Warson had been suspended by the comptroller and his office later abolished by the council finance committee He appealed to the civil service commission which ruled that in case of abolition the incumbent remains an eligible for similar employment and that rights are protected under city charter section 13 article 14 The commission noted it cannot decide rights from an ex parte statement and that an official investigation can be requested by the employee
The crown prince Mana Vajiravudh of Siam visits London from Oxford where he studies. He attends plays almost nightly and shows strong interest in Oxford private theatricals. His English education began with Basil Thompson and continued with Sandhurst military studies.
A Seattle area tale tells of two burglars breaking into Levi Golden’s home when a young girl appeared and sang to them. The frightened men, moved by her moral plea, left the silverware and paid 25 cents for a broken lamp shade before slipping away.
Joseph Dudley, an inventor, says he has two breakthroughs. He asserts a steel hardening process to revolutionize armor plate and a rediscovered copper welding method tested at the Washington Navy Yard before high navy officials. The welded copper withstood severe stress and tore only beyond the weld, drawing interest from Carnegie interests despite no government purchase.
Baward Carrigan and Joseph Lambert arrived with two large moose slain under odd circumstances near White Morse. They tracked the animals to a watering pool and, after spotting a pair, fired as the leading moose and its follower were startled. One moose fell instantly. the other, a blind survivor, refused to leave its fallen companion and was later killed. The blind animal weighed 700 pounds. the other, nearly 900 pounds.
In Fostoria Ohio on December 17, Squire Abe Brown places an artistic gate at the farm entrance in Arcadia Hancock County. Posts feature a late President McKinsey portrait and the owner's name, with Uncle Sam and Squire Brown images. A central Molley portrait and the inscription The Republican party has woop our country is safe appear as a political art exhibit.
An old newspaper promo lists heavy all wool coats and fur accessories as perfect Christmas wear. Items include a navy serge coat with tailored cutaway style, Melton lining, and children's coats up to age 14. Fur scarves, martens, beaver collarettes, and gift bundles are offered with anniversary sale prices and free gifts.
Silk and black dress goods advertised for Christmas cloth, heavy firm fabric good for water and salts priced at 1.26 value. Anniversary sale highlights 3 in all wool black sur and granite cloths at strong value. Taffeta silk approved for waists and skirts, 11 value. 27 inch wide imported black taffeta silk offers extra width for versatile cutting.
The government lightship Uma tila near Cape Flattery after repairs is nearing completion and to resume service. Captain Hasdorf says he has seen nothing of Col. Ver Matteawan and suspects she may be at the bottom. Uma tila crew were busy saving lives during the December 4 storm.
The Nippon Yusen Kaisha steamer Bhinano awaited departure to Japan with a 40 passenger list. The cargo included 12 000 bales of raw cotton mainly from Texas and large quantities of iron and steel merchandise. Officials note growing passenger and merchandise traffic on the Seattle to Orient route.
For Seattle and Vicinity tonight and Wednesday, expect occasional rain with warmer temperatures. South winds will be fresh to brisk, shaping a damp and mild pattern across the area.
The steamer Cottage City departed for Southeastern Alaska with Sitka as the target, carrying a passenger list and merchandise including four and grocellia. The Manausen of Victoria reentered service after repairs, destined for Quartermaster Harbor to overhaul, then transport ore to the Tacoma smelter.
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